Award

Invitation to tender for PKAT Primary School Catering Services at Longthorpe and Nova

PKAT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 12:06

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involved an invitation to tender for primary school catering services at Longthorpe and Nova, managed by the Peterborough Keys Academies Trust (PKAT) in Peterborough. The procurement, dated 13th January 2026 in the award stage, focused on the provision of school catering services, classified under the CPV code 55524000, within the Peterborough region (UKH11). The procurement method employed was open, utilising an open procedure, and the process was governed by the legal framework established under the CELEX scheme 32014L0024. The process allows for a 36-month service period with potential extensions. Initial tender submissions were concluded by 21st April 2025.

This tender presents key opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services to expand their reach and enhance reputation through contracts worth £400,000 each for Longthorpe and Nova. The tender was ultimately awarded to Dolce Ltd, a large-scale supplier well-suited to meeting the detailed specifications and non-financial criteria prioritised at 60% quality and 40% cost. This procurement is particularly appealing for large catering companies with the capacity to deliver high-quality service under a public law framework, maintaining compliance while engaging with the structured electronic tendering process. Businesses with expertise in delivering services under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) may find similar opportunities rewarding for long-term growth.

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender for PKAT Primary School Catering Services at Longthorpe and Nova

Notice Description

Invitation to tender for PKAT Primary School Catering Services at Longthorpe and Nova

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Longthorpe

Lot 1 - Longthorpe

Options: 36 month(s) from the commencement date, with 12 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 2 - Nova

Lot 2 - Nova

Options: 36 month(s) from the commencement date, with 12 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e1d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002610-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PKAT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hnelson@pkat.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1733889124

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE3 9PN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Ravensthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOLCE

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